Monthly Archives: February 2010

Should Lawyers Use The Word “Presently”?

One of the best things about having this site is that I’m constantly learning things. All sorts of things. Below is an email sent to me by a lawyer who wishes to remain anonymous. I’ve slightly edited his email and … Continue reading

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The High Cost Of Publishing Legal Notices In The Hartford Courant

by Ryan McKeen Earlier this week,  I read George Gombossy’s article “How The Courant Makes Millions in Mandatory Foreclosure Advertising.” Check it out if you haven’t. Anyhow, his article  got me thinking. Two years ago, I had to publish orders … Continue reading

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What Is A Declaratory Judgment in CT?

by Ryan McKeen A declaratory judgment is an extraordinary remedy in Connecticut. Ordinarily Connecticut courts deal with events that have already happened. From crimes to car accidents….courts resolve conflicts for events that have already occurred or are ongoing. Courts usually … Continue reading

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Save Connecticut’s Foreclosure Mediation Program

by Ryan McKeen By all accounts, Connecticut’s foreclosure mediation program has been a success by helping to keep people in their homes. It has become a model program that was subsequently adopted by other states. I was startled to read … Continue reading

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My Guess As To Bysiewicz’s Legal Strategy

by Ryan McKeen It’s now being widely reported that Susan Bysiewicz will seek a declaratory judgment on her candidacy for attorney general. This is just my guess. I may or may not be more accurate than the weatherman was last … Continue reading

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Bysiewicz to Seek Declaratory Judgment on AG Statute? A Showdown With Blumenthal In Court Likely.

by Ryan McKeen Kevin Rennie is reporting that Susan Bysiewicz is going to seek a declaratory judgment on the issue as to whether or not she is qualified to be attorney general. If she  opts to challenge the constitutionality of … Continue reading

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How To Sync Abacus To Your Android Phone

by Ryan McKeen Just finished an article on the Droid for the ABA Journal that will be published in April. Anyhow, I’ve got this question emailed to me several times: “How do I sync my Android phone with my Abacus … Continue reading

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Losing A Client

by Ryan McKeen It’s said that pain is weakness leaving the body. If that’s the case, Mark was one of the strongest people that I’ve ever met. On Tuesday, I got a call from a woman, asking me if “I … Continue reading

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Keep Your Headlights On To Prevent Accidents During A Snow Storm

by Ryan McKeen February in Connecticut  means snow. Today’s forecast calls for heavy snow this afternoon. So here’s a PSA: Not only is driving without your headlights on really stupid, potentially negligent, and dangerous – it’s illegal in Connecticut: Every vehicle upon a … Continue reading

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Lincoln On Litigation

by Ryan McKeen Abe Lincoln was a smart man. Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser — in fees, expenses, and waste of time. … Continue reading

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